Sunrise at Pan-STARRS 1, Haleakala, Hawai'i

A view into the dome of Pan-STARRS 1 on the summit of Haleakala volcano. The mountain positions its observatories (which also include the Keck I and II telescopes) above the elevation of clouds. In the distance, Mauna Kea also rises above the clouds.

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Original image data dated on or about June 7, 2009